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WorksheetsFoods I - 1.00 Exam Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Physiological influences on food choices include gender, age, wellness,
and:
peer group.
. personal likes and dislikes
emotions and feelings.
activity levels.
To encourage good nutrition, MyPlate recommends that half of a plate
should be filled with:
a variety of foods from each food group.
grains and vegetables.
fruits and grains.
fruits and vegetables.
Eating pizza with friends after a football game is most likely an example
of which food choice factors?
comfort and family ties
social ties and entertainment
adventure and entertainment
nutrition and wellness
Which is an example of an external influence affecting food choices?
availability of canned foods
religious beliefs with specific food laws
increases in one's high blood pressure
number of employed parents
The price of specialty coffee drinks has risen in the United States due to
increased demand. This is an example of what type of external food
influence?
economic
environmental
media
technological
An example of a nutrition claim that a person should be cautious of is:
consuming fresh fruit for dessert.
encouraging one to choose orange juice instead of lemonade.
replacing corn with brown rice in an evening meal.
guaranteeing one will lose five pounds per week on the grapefruit
diet.
Eating pasta the night before a race is most likely an example of which
type of individual food choice factors?
adventure and wellness
B. enjoyment and social ties
C. comfort and entertainment
D. nutrition and wellness
Karen consumes two and one-half cups of spinach every day to meet her
vegetable group. Which MyPlate recommendation should she do a better
job of following?
vary your protein source
make half your grains whole grains
focus on whole fruit
vary your vegetables
Gardening, dancing, and walking briskly are examples of:
very light physical activities.
light physical activities.
moderate physical activities.
vigorous physical activities.
External factors such as spring flooding and colder-than-normal winters
are:
economic influences on food availability and choices.
environmental influences on food availability and choices.
media influences on food availability and choices.
technological influences on food availability and choices.
Jason, a 25-year-old young professional, relies heavily on high-sodium
and high-fat fast food and frozen meals because he never learned to
cook. Which internal influence on food choices does this represent?
family schedules
knowledge and skills
peer group
stages of life
Deandre uses a chart to visualize how much peanut butter is considered
one serving for his sandwich. Which weight-control strategy is he using?
following recommended calorie needs
practicing moderation
controlling portion sizes
achieving physical fitness
Mason wants to start a physical fitness program to help him get in
shape. What activities should he practice for flexibility?
stretching exercises
cardiovascular exercises
resistance exercises
calisthenics
To encourage good nutrition, MyPlate recommends choosing foods that
are high in:
fiber and nutrients.
sodium and added sugars.
sodium and added fats.
water and calories.
Aerobics, competitive basketball, and running are examples of:
very light physical activities.
light physical activities.
moderate physical activities.
vigorous physical activities.
The food groups recommended in the greatest amounts on MyPlate are:
A. fruits and grains.
B. fruits and protein.
C. grains and protein.
D. grains and vegetables.
A person can make healthier food choices when shopping for packaged
and canned foods by:
A. buying more canned than packaged foods.
B. buying only organic food products.
C. purchasing larger sizes.
D. reading the nutrition labels.
Choosing to convert a vacant city lot into a community vegetable garden
is an example of what type of external food influence?
economic
environmental
media
technological
Fourth of July, Ramadan, Easter, and Christmas are examples of which
internal influences on food choices?
A. personal beliefs
B. personal tastes
C. religious and cultural
D. situational factors
Cutting food costs in half because children are leaving for college is an
example of which type of influences on food?
A. cultural influences
B. physiological influences
C. psychological influences
D. situational influences
